Virtual Styling #327: The Soft Shift From Summer

Karen, Betsy & Janice aren't quite ready to say goodbye to summer, but something fabulous is taking shape with the gentle shift into the next season in Virtual Styling #327.

Think fun & playful, yet sophisticated -pattern sweaters from Zacket & Plover, fresh mixed-plaid blouses from Habitat, and the effortlessly soft, easy dressing of XCVI. These are the pieces that make transitional dressing feel exciting, not complicated.

And the trends are right there with us: playful patterns, heritage-inspired plaids, expressive layering, relaxed silhouettes, rich textures, and the return of personality-driven dressing. Fall 2026 is all about mixing polished pieces with ease—and finding fresh ways to style what you already love.

So let’s start that seasonal shift with a little softness, a little pattern, and a whole lot of fabulous.